Services

Distribution Strategy

At SDA we understand the need to ship your orders to your customers as quickly and efficiently as possible. Drop shipping, Third Party Logistics, Multi-node, and Self Run distribution are all strategies, when properly implemented, will help support rapid order growth. SDA has over 16 years of experience in advising businesses on which distribution strategy will best meet their needs while also planning for future growth potential.

Order Management Strategy

The systems utilized from the moment an order is placed until the shipment is delivered to the customer are critical to the overall success of an e-commerce business. SDA helps firms select the right order management software or to develop their own to provide complete visibility throughout the entire order process.

Drop Ship Fulfillment Strategy

When working with drop shippers it is necessary to have clearly defined processes so your brand will be properly represented throughout the order fulfillment process. SDA will work with your business to define the drop ship process and to establish a routing guide that will ensure order fulfillment success while also supporting your drop ship partners.

3PL Selection and Implementation

Selecting the right Third-Party Logistics partner for your business can be a lengthy and difficult process.  SDA will help your business identify 3PL candidates based on reputation, cultural alignment, infrastructure, IT capabilities, costs, customer service, and reliability.  Once your firm has selected a 3PL partner, SDA will be there to set an implementation timeframe from partnership kickoff to the shipment of your first order.

WMS and ERP Selection and Implementation

Should your business decide to manage operations internally, SDA can provide recommendations for Warehouse Management and Enterprise Resource Planning systems that will provide visibility into daily order operations, inventory control, supplies, labor, and costs.

Carrier Shipping Rate Negotiation Strategy

When working with different carriers it is important to understand the different levels of service available, the cost structures associated with each service level, how to calculate dimensional weight, how shippers utilize dimensional divisors to calculate your shipping charges, and discounts that may be available for your business. SDA has years of experience working with all of the major carriers in the United States and will be able to help your firm capture the best possible rates for your orders.

Packaging Design

Shipping your products to your customers is much more than placing them in a box and sending them on their way. At SDA we have designed packaging solutions to protect fragile items from being damaged in transit to thermal protection solutions that allow perishable items to withstand the heat of summer temperatures throughout the United States. Let SDA be your packing design partner.

Cold Storage Solutions

Working with perishable items adds a level of complexity to operations management. SDA has worked with a wide array of food businesses, to include meal kit companies, on the design and construction of cold storage facilities.

Fulfillment Center Design and Layout

When a firm decides to build out their own fulfillment center, the design and layout is critical to the overall success of the facility. SDA approaches all design projects with order fulfillment speed and team member safety as the core functions of the fulfillment center.